Books in the Geschichte der altkirchlichen Literatur 5 Volume Set series

This monumental five-volume history of early Christian literature, published between 1902 and 1932 by Munich professor Otto Bardenhewer (1851-1935), was acclaimed for its thoroughness, clarity and sound judgment, and remains a standard work of reference. Volume 1 focuses on the second century, from the Didache to Ignatius of Antioch.